Marguerite Childs (Ferlatte)

You will always be in some of the greatest memories I have in my like the time we raced live lobsters on the kitchen floor . Rest In Peace Aunt Marg love you always . Until we meet again someday.
David

Marg was a lovely person. Kind, accepting and so proud of her kids.
Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Esther

Dear Mark and family,

Such a sad time in this world to loss a loved one, all our condolences and love to you and yours

During this time of Covid-19 and social distancing, it was decided that Marguerite should be attended at home by her husband and caregiver (me). Marguerite has been in my care longer than two years since she has struggled with Alzheimer’s dementia. This terrible illness is often called ‘the long goodbye’, gradually robbing Marguerite of her cherished memories and health. Disorder she diligently battled but sadly, a fight that ultimately is lost. Dishearteningly, the “Marg” or “mum” we all want to remember was taken away from us bit by bit and this loss we have been grieving long before her last day. Sunken by sorrow, my spirit was inhibited from making a condolence until now.
Marguerite’s daughters and grandchildren and great-grandchildren were allowed by way of home care, to offer the love and support that Marguerite needed right up to the moment of her passing. With family close by,she was able to respond lovingly to all. l was especially privileged to share her love continuously all day and with her nightly. There was much shared happiness, laughter and dancing to her favourite ‘oldies’.
She was not aware of her imminent demise and she had no fear or pain. She enjoyed simple pleasures and sunny days.
She is missed and fondly remembered daily.

Honoured to be a caregiver to my wife, she herself, the original caregiver to me and our children and theirs. She taught me empathy, humility and humanity. She who endured, showed strength. Guiding me.

My sympathy goes to all those honoured caregivers, those valued seniors, mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers and so on who suffer isolation from friends and relatives due to the pandemic and more so to those enduring illness or dying alone in senior’s homes.
Salutes to caregivers in senior’s homes and also other ‘front line essential workers’ who risk exposure to infection in the course of their jobs. For many, these are long harrowing and emotionally stressful days. True brave heroes who most often must quarantine themselves from family members once home to avoid exposing theirs loved ones. Continue with hope. Best wishes.
My sympathy to friends and relatives. Be happy that life was well lived and do not mire in sadness. Enjoy simple pleasures and sun on your face.

Special heartfelt thanks for more care provided by many shall be given in an additional acknowledgement. Thankyou

Goodbye Marguerite, my wife, friend, partner and love.

Missing you today, missed you yesterday